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1 Samuel 17:30

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David turned away from that person and asked someone else the same question, and the people gave him the same answer as before.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David kept asking different people the same question about what reward would be given to whoever killed Goliath, and everyone kept giving him the same encouraging answer.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David, a young shepherd boy, was sent by his father to deliver supplies to his brothers in the Israelite army, which was camped opposite the Philistine forces. Upon arriving, David overheard the giant Goliath taunting the Israelites and began inquiring about the reward promised to anyone who could defeat him, which led to a confrontation with his brother Eliab. Undeterred, David turned to speak with other soldiers about the same matter, demonstrating his growing resolve in the face of the ongoing threat.

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